Listening
Assess ability to understand spoken English in social & academic contexts.
~30 minutes4 Sections40 Questions
Overview
- You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers.
- You hear each recording only once.
- The difficulty increases as the test progresses.
Test Structure
1
Recording 1
- Conversation between two people in an everyday social context (e.g., arranging travel).
2
Recording 2
- A monologue in an everyday social context (e.g., a speech about local facilities).
3
Recording 3
- Conversation between up to four people in an educational context (e.g., a tutor and student).
4
Recording 4
- A monologue on an academic subject (e.g., a university lecture).
Common Question Types
Multiple Choice
Matching
Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling
Form/Note/Table/Flow-chart/Summary Completion
Sentence Completion
Short-Answer Questions
💡Key Tips for Success
- Read questions before listening to predict answers.
- Watch word limits strictly (e.g. "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS").
- Spelling counts - incorrect spelling is marked wrong.
- Transfer answers carefully at the end (for paper-based tests).
